Florida Candidate & Election Guide
Federal and statewide candidates, elections, state political parties, news sites, and other resources — no frills, just what you need — curated by Politics1 publisher Ron Gunzburger.
Governor
(Governor & Lt. Governor candidates run together on tickets in the General Election.)
[ Ron DeSantis (R)* - Term-Limited in 2026. ]
Jay Collins (R) - Lt Governor, Ex-State Sen. & Iraq/Afghan War Veteran
Byron Donalds (R) - Congressman, Ex-State Rep. & Ex-Financial Advisor
James Fishback (R) - Investment Firm CEO
Jim Holcomb (R) - Retired Firefighter & Ex-Teacher
Arthur McCaffrey (R)
Daniel Nokovich (R) - Program Manager
Paul Renner (R) - Ex-House Speaker, Attorney, Retired Navy Officer & Afghan War Veteran
Rachel Rodriguez (R) - Attorney
James Shaw (R) - Real Estate Investor, Trucking Company Owner & '22 St Agric Comr Candidate
Caneste Succe (R) - Ex-Corrections Officer, Ex-Aircraft Mechanic & Frequent Candidate
Bobby Williams (R) - Pastor
Evelyn Castillo-Bach (D) - Criminal Justice Reform Activist
Thomas Fernandez (D) - Retired USAF Veteran & Nonprofit Founder
Dayna Marie Foster (D) - Teacher
David Jolly (D) - Ex-Congressman, Attorney & Ex-Republican
Dotie Joseph (D) - State Rep. & Attorney
Stephann Norman (D)
Scott Jewett (L) - Businessman
Dean Abrams (NPA) - Realtor
Charles Burkett (NPA) - Surfside Mayor & Real Estate Investment Firm Owner
Jeff Datto (NPA) - Neuroscientist & Pro Se Litigant
Moe Dimanche (NPA) - Artist, Justice Reform Activist & Felon
Desmond Meade (NPA) - Voting Rights Restoration Activist, Law School Graduate & Felon
Frank Russo (NPA) - Insurance Executive & Nonprofit Founder
Kathy Anderson (WI)
David "DJ" DeJesus (WI)
Richard Paul Dembinsky (WI) - Engineer & Frequent Candidate
Mohammad Wajid Khan (WI)
Erik Morris (WI)
Lieutenant Governor
[ Jay Collins (R)* - Candidate for Governor in 2026.]
Gwen Graham (D) - Ex-Congresswoman, Attorney & '18 Gov Candidate
Attorney General
James Uthmeier (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Jose Javier Rodriguez (D) - Ex-State Sen., Ex-State Rep. & Attorney
State CFO
Blaise Ingoglia (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Frank Collige (R) - Public Adjuster & USAF Veteran
Earle Ford (D) - Attorney & Army Veteran
Annette Taddeo (D) - Ex-State Sen., '24 County Clerk Nominee & '22 US Rep Nominee
State Agriculture Commissioner
Wilton Simpson (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Matt Taylor (R) - Welder, Mechanic, Comedian & '24 County Commission Candidate
Joey Mendoza Atkins (D) - Attorney
Don Prichard (D) - Police Captain, Rancher & Iraq War Veteran
Kyle "KC" Gibson (WI) - Pastor & Frequent Candidate
STATE LEGISLATURE
U.S. Senator
SENATE - SPECIAL ELECTION 2026:
Ashley Moody (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Chris Gleason (R) - Tech Consultant, Army Veteran & '24 Elections Supervisor Candidate
Neelam Taneja Perry (R) - Physician with Revoked Medical License & '24 US Rep Candidate
Ernie Rivera (R) - Pastor, Businessman & '16 Candidate
Angie Nixon (D) - State Rep., Labor Organizer & Ex-Legislative Aide
Alex Vindman (D) - Retired Army Lt Colonel & Ex-NSC Staff Member
Neil Gillespie (NPA) - Pro Se Litigant, Justice Reform Activist & Frequent Candidate
SENATE ELECTION 2030:
Rick Scott (R)* - (Campaign Site)
U.S. House (Districts)
District 1
Jimmy Patronis (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Doug Chico (R) - Navy Veteran
John Frankman (R) - Ex-Army Green Beret
Gay Valimont (D) - Athletic Trainer, Gun Control Activist & '24/'25 Nominee
Tyler Davis (NPA) - Project Manager & Community Activist
District 2
[ Neal Dunn (R)* - Retiring in 2026. ]
Keith Gross (R) - Businessman, Attorney & '24 US Sen Candidate
Lee Jones (R) - Commercial Pilot
Nick Lewis (R) - Insurance Agency Owner & Farmer
Luke Murphy (R) - Real Estate Broker & Disabled Iraq War Veteran
Jim Norton (R) - Gulf County School Superintendent & Ex-Banker
Evan Power (R) - State GOP Chair & Lobbyist
Austin Rogers (R) - Attorney & Ex-Congressional Aide
Audie Rowell (R) - Retired Police Commander
Yen Bailey (D) - Attorney & '24 Nominee
Brice Barnes (D) - Nonprofit Executive & Pro-Choice Activist
Amanda Marie Green (D) - Operations Manager
Nic Zateslo (D) - Software Project Manager & Political Organizer
District 3
Kat Cammack (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Troy Albers (D) - Realtor & Ex-Golf Club Manager
Seth Harp (D) - Radio Spots Show Host
George Hubac (D) - Store Owner & Ex-Teacher
Tom Wells (D) - Scientist & Frequent Candidate
Mike Klein (NPA) - Businessman & Army Veteran
District 4
Aaron Bean (R) - (Campaign Site)
LaShonda "LJ" Holloway (D) - Businesswoman, Ex-Congressional Aide & Frequent Candidate
Michael Kirwan (D) - Attorney & Ex-Jacksonville Ethics Commission Chair
Brit Robinson (D) - Interior Designer & Hospitality Worker
Mike Sell (F) - Organizational Consultant
Todd Schaefer (WI) - Navy Veteran
DISTRICT 5
John Rutherford (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Mark Kaye (R) - Conservative Podcast Host
Rachel Grage (D) - Biomedical Engineer & '24 St Rep Nominee
Alex Hazen (D) - Software Engineer
Mark Heggestad (D) - Project Manager
William Upham (WI) - Attorney & USMC Veteran
District 6
Randy Fine (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Manuel Asensio (R) - Businessman & '22 Candidate
Aaron Baker (R) - MAGA Activist
Dan Bilzerian (R) - Businessman, Social Media "Influencer"
Charles Gambaro (R) - Palm Coast City Councilman & Army Reserve Brig General
Rob Cooper (D) - Nonprofit Founder & Iraq War Veteran
Steve Morgan (D) - Brewery Owner
Ron Murchinson-Rivera (D) - Police Officer
Eric Yonce (D) - Realtor & Ex-Retail Manager
Andrew Parrott (L) - Welder, Libertarian Activist & '25 Nominee
Michael Gist (NPA) - Volunteer Football Coach & USMC Veteran
Alec Pavlik (WI) - Office Clerk & Drafter
District 7
Cory Mills (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Ryan Elijah (R) - Ex-TV News Anchorman & Community Activist
Mike Johnson (R) - Retired Program Manager, Army Veteran, '22 St Sen Candidate & '24 Candidate
Sarah Ulrich (R) - Businesswoman & Realtor
Bale Dalton (D) - Ex-NASA Chief of Staff, Retired Navy Officer & Iraq/Afghan War Veteran
Alan Grayson (D) - Ex-Congressman, Attorney & Frequent Candidate
Marialana Kinter (D) - Navy Veteran
Christopher Dennison (L)
District 8
Mike Haridopolos (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Jennifer Jenkins (D) - Ex-Brevard County School Board Member & Ex-Teacher
District 9
Darren Soto (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Ben Butler (R) - SFWMD Board Member & Rancher
Marcus Carter (R) - Businessman, Army Veteran & '24 Candidate
Thomas Chalifoux (R) - Ex-Osceola School Board Member, Retired Army Colonel & Frequent Candidate
Dan Green (R) - Navy Reserve Officer, Ex-US Deputy Asst Defense Secy & Afghan/Iraq War Veteran
Jorge Martinez (R) - Accountant & '22 Candidate
Steve Rance (R) - Retired Pastor & USAF Veteran
Justin Story (R) - Commercial Pilot & Retired USMC Officer
District 10
District 11
[ Dan Webster (R)* - Retiring in 2026. ]
Carey Baker (R) - Ex-Lake County Property Appraiser, Ex-St Sen, Ex-St Rep & Iraq War Veteran
Ivette Palomo (R) - Homemaker & Ex-Teacher
Nizam Razack (R) - Surgeon & Attorney
Joe Strada (R) - HVAC Contractor
Tim Wilkins (R) - Businessman, Ex-Comedian & USMC Veteran
James Pericola (D)
Royal Webster (D) - Teacher & Army Veteran
Dan Williams (D) - Teacher
Ralph Groves (L) - Retired Army Officer, Defense Analyst & Iraq War Veteran
District 12
Gus Bilirakis (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Darren McAuley (D) - Physician, Retired USAF Officer & Iraq War Veteran
Kimberly Overman (D) - Ex-Hillsborough County Commissioner & Financial Advisor
Branden Scrivener (NPA) - Healthcare Case Manager
District 13
Anna Paulina Luna (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Leela Gray (D) - Retired Army Brig. General, Attorney & Iraq War Veteran
John Liccione (D) - Businessman, Engineer, USAF Veteran & '24 Candidate
Brandt Robinson (D) - Teacher & Civil Rights Activist
Tony D'Arrigo (NPA) - Hospitality Food/Beverage Manager & '24 Candidate
District 14
DISTRICT 14:
Kathy Castor (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Mike Beltran (R) - Ex-State Rep. & Attorney
Michael Marcel (R)
John Peters (R) - Carpet Cleaning Franchise Owner & '24 Candidate
Rocky Rochford (R) - Retired Navy Captain & '24 Nominee
Gavriel Soriano (R) - Businessman, Army Veteran & '22/'24 Candidate
Kevin Steele (R) - State Rep. & Businessman
Ergin Tek (R) - Hospitality Manager
Bea Valenti (R) - Ex-Trump White House Aide & Ex-Congressional Aide
Brian Lambert (L)
Salomon Hernandez (WI) - '24 US Sen Candidate
Keith Varian (WI) - Construction Tradesman
District 15
Laurel Lee (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Chris Irizarry (D) - Retired CIA Officer & Army Veteran
Robert People (D) - Writer, Editor & Retired Army Veteran
Angie Boone (WI)
District 16
[ Vern Buchanan (R)* - Retiring in 2026. ]
Sydney Gruters (R) - Fundraising Executive, Ex-USDA Official & Wife of RNC Chair Joe Gruters
Ed Pope (R) - Businessman, Ex-Police Officer & Navy Veteran
Eddie Speir (R) - Private School Founder, Ex-New College Trustee & '24 Candidate
Jon Harris (D) - Cybersecurity Professional & Retired Army Officer
Kelly Kirschner (D) - Ex-Sarasota Mayor, Nonprofit Executive & Peace Corps Veteran
Tamika Lyles (D) - Teacher, USAF Veteran & '20 St Rep Candidate
Glenn Pearson (D) - Financial Consultant, Ex-TV News Anchor & '24 County Comm Candidate
Jan Schneider (D) - Attorney, Ex-Congressional Aide & Frequent Candidate
Mark Davis (NPA) - Businessman & USAF Veteran
District 17
Greg Steube (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Matthew Montavon (D) - Retired United Nations Official, Peace Corps Veteran & '24 Candidate
Allen Spence (D) - Equities Trader
Michael Quirk (NPA)
District 18
Scott Franklin (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Curtis Gibson (D) - Ex-Lake Wales City Commissioner, Shopping Mall Manager & '25 Mayor Candidate
Deva Simmons (NPA) - Developmental Therapist & Community Activist
District 19
[ Byron Donalds (R)* - Candidate for Governor in 2026. ]
Greg "Tex" Bukowski (R) - Sarasota Charter Review Board Member & Businessman
Madison Cawthorn (R) - Ex-Congressman from NC
Chris Collins (R) - Ex-Congressman from NY, Ex-Erie County NY Executive & Pardoned Felon
Ola Hawatmeh (R) - Businesswoman & '20 Candidate in NY
Catalina Lauf (R) - Conservative Activist, Ex-US Commerce Dept Official & '22 Nominee in Illinois
Jim Oberweis (R) - Ex-Illinois St Sen, Investment Executive & Frequent Candidate in IL
Mike Pedersen (R) - Retired Medical Salesman & Retiured USMC Officer
Linda Sawyer (R) - MAGA Activist
Jim Schwartzel (R) - Radio Station Owner & MAGA Activist
John Strand (R) - Pardoned J6 Rioter & MAGA Activist
Victor Arias (D) - Attorney & '24 Lee County School Superintendent Nominee
Robert Neeld (D) - Accountant & Frequent Candidate
Howard Sapp (D) - Retired Air Traffic Controller & '22/'24 St Rep Candidate
Seth Haskin (NPA) - Coffee Shop Chain Operations Manager
Alexandra Zakhvatayev (WI) - Fitness Trainer & Home School Parent
District 20
[ Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D)* - Resigned April 21, 2026. ]
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)* - Old CD-25 Incumbent - (Campaign Site)
Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell (D) - School Football Coach, Ex-Rap Performer & '21 Mayor Candidate
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) - Ex-Congresswoman & Businesswoman
Dale Holness (D) - Ex-Broward County Commissioner, Ex-Lauderhill Commissioner & '21/'22 Candidate
Elijah Manley (D) - Community Organizer, Progressive Activist & Frequent Candidate
Brent Andersen (R) - Insurance Agency Owner & Financial Advisor
Lateresa "L.A." Jones (R) - Life Coach & Frequent Candidate
Rod Joseph (R) - Consultant, Army Veteran, '24 US Sen Candidate & '22 St Rep Candidate
Carla Spalding (R) - Nurse, Realtor, Navy Veteran & Frequent Candidate
Kedner Maxime (IP) - Businessman, Pastor & '25 City Commission Candidate
District 21
Brian Mast (R)* - (Campaign Site)
James Martin (D) - Coast Guard Reserve Lt Commander
Bernard Taylor (D) - Firefighter & Actor
Alex Cooke (NPA) - Ex-Juno Beach Mayor & Financial Advisor
David Fabrikant (WI) - Attorney
District 22
[ Lois Frankel (D)* - Candidate in the new CD-23. ]
Pia Dandiya (D) - Technology Executive, Ex-White House Fellow & Ex-High School Principal
Kaysia Earley (D) - Attorney
Casey Askar (R) - Businessman, USMC Veteran & '20 Candidate
David Burck (R) - Realtor
Michael Carbonara (R) - Crypto Executive
Rich Evans (R) - Accountant, Risk Manager, '24 Candidate & '16 School Bd Candidate
Terri Hasdorff (R) - Businesswoman & Ex-Congressional Aide
Belinda Keiser (R) - College Official, Businesswoman, Philanthropist & '18 St Sen Candidate
Michael Thompson (R) - Real Estate Broker
District 23
[ Jared Moskowitz (D)* - Old CD-23 Incumbent - Candidate in new CD-25. ]
Lois Frankel (D)* - Old CD-22 Incumbent - (Campaign Site)
Victoria Doyle (D) - Attorney
Mark Piper (D) - Insurance Agency Owner
Deb Adeimy (R) - Financial Advisor & '22/'24 Candidate
Paola Branda (R) - Teacher
District 24
[ Frederica Wilson (D)* - Retiring in 2026. ]
Marshall Davis Sr (D) - Retired Arts Center Executive Director & Ex-Teacher
Oliver Gilbert (D) - Miami-Dade County Commissioner, Ex-Miami Gardens Mayor & Attorney
Shevrin Jones (D) - State Sen. & Ex-State Rep.
Kendrick Meek Jr. (D) - Attorney & Son of Ex-US Rep Kendrick Meekgrays
Rudy Moise (D) - Physician, Retired USAF Colonel & '10/'12 Candidate
Jean Monestime (D) - Ex-Miami-Dade County Commissioner & Real Estate Broker
Rod Vereen (D) - Attorney & Frequent Candidate
Te Brown (R) - Real Estate Developer
Andy Daro (NPA) - North Bay Village Commissioner & Realtor
Patricia Gonzalez (WI) - Mortgage Loan Originator, Repubican & '22/'24 Candidate
District 25
[ Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)* - Candidate in the new CD-20. ]
Jared Moskowitz (D)* - Old CD-23 Incumbent - (Campaign Site)
Oliver Larkin (D) - Political Consultant & Democratic Socialist Activist
Dan Franzese (R) - Investment Executive, GOP Activist & '22/'24 Candidate
Raven Harrison (R) - Nonprofit Founder & Businesswoman
Joe Kaufman (R) - Anti-Muslim Activist & Frequent Candidate
George Moraitis (R) - Ex-State Rep., Attorney & Navy Veteran
Scott Singer (R) - Boca Raton Mayor, Ex-City Councilman & Attorney
Peter Jassenoff (L)
Michaelangelo Hamilton (WI) - Salesman & '22 Candidate
District 26
Mario Diaz-Balart (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Nicole Locklin (D) - Attorney
Deborah Meidinger Hosey (NPA) - County Human Services Administrator
District 27
Maria Elvira Salazar (R)* - (Campaign Site)
V. Michael Arias (R) - Attorney & '24 Candidate
Robin Peguero (D) - Attorney. Ex-Congressional Aide & Author
Eliott Rodriguez (D) - Retired TV News Anchor
District 28
Carlos Gimenez (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Phil Ehr (D) - Retired Navy Commander & Frequent Candidate
Eddy Rojas (NPA) - Businessman
Political Parties
America First Party of Florida (AF)
Conservative Party USA of Florida (CPF)
Constitution Party of Florida (C)
Florida Democratic Party (D)
Ecology Party (E)
Florida Forward Party (F)
Green Party of Florida (G)
Independent Party of Florida (IP)
Libertarian Party of Florida (L)
No Labels Party of Florida (NL)
Reform Party of Florida (REF) - Alliance Party state affiliate
Republican Party of Florida (R)
Party for Socialism & Liberation of Florida (PSL)
Independent / No Party Affiliation (NPA)
Write-In (WI)
State Election Office
State News Sources
Apalachicola
Times
Bradenton Herald
Broward & Palm Beach New
Times (Alternative)
Broward-Palm Beach Sun-Sentinel
Charlotte Sun-Herald
Citrus County Chronicle
Coconut Grove Spotlight
Daytona Beach News-Journal
Destin Log
Fernandina Beach News Leader
FloridaBulldog.com
Florida Keys News
Florida Phoenix
FloridaPolitics.com
Florida's Voice (Conservative)
Floridian Press (Conservative)
Fort Lauderdale Westside
Gazette (African-American)
Fort Myers News-Press
Fort Pierce Tribune
Gadsden County Times
Gainesville Sun
Hernando Sun
Highlands News-Sun
Indian Country Today
Jacksonville
Business Journal
Jacksonville Florida Times-Union
Key West Citizen
Lake City Reporter
Lakeland Ledger
Leesburg Daily Commercial
Marco Eagle
Melbourne Florida Today
Axios Miami
Miami Herald
Miami el Nuevo Herald
(Spanish)
Miami New Times (Alternative)
Naples Daily News
Northwest Florida Daily
News
Ocala Star-Banner
Orlando Sentinel
Palatka Daily News
Palm Beach Post
Panama City News-Herald
Pasco News
Pensacola News
Journal
Ponte Vedra Beach & Jacksonville
Beaches Leader
St. Augustine Record
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sayfie Review (Politics)
South
Florida Business Journal
South Florida Daily Business
Review
South Florida Gay News
Sumter County Times
Tallahassee Democrat
Axios Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Business
Journal
Tampa Bay Times
Tampa Creative Loafing (Alternative)
Treasure Coast Newspapers - TCPalm.com
UF Independent Florida Alligator
Winter Haven News Chief
Winter Haven Sun
WBBH TV-2 (NBC - Ft. Myers)
WINK TV-11 (CBS - Ft. Myers)
WCJB TV-20 (ABC - Gainesville)
WJXT TV-4 (IBS - Jacksonville)
WJXX TV-25 / WTLV TV-12
(ABC/NBC - Jacksonville)
WFOR TV-4 (CBS - Miami)
WSVN TV-7 (FOX/ABC - Miami)
WTVJ TV-6 (NBC - Miami)
WPLG TV-10 (Independent - Miami)
WESH TV-2 (NBC - Orlando)
WFTV TV-9 (ABC - Orlando)
WKMG TV-6 (CBS - Orlando)
WOFL TV-35 (FOX - Orlando)
WJHG TV-7 (NBC - Panama City)
WMBB TV-13 (ABC - Panama City)
WEAR TV-3 (ABC - Pensacola)
WCTV TV-6 (CBS - Tallahassee)
WTLH TV-49 (FOX - Tallahassee)
WTXL TV-27 (ABC - Tallahassee)
WFLA TV-8 (NBC - Tampa)
WFTS TV-28 (ABC - Tampa)
WTSP TV-10 (CBS - Tampa)
WTVT TV-13 (FOX - Tampa)
WFLX TV-29 (FOX - West Palm Beach)
WPBF TV-25 (ABC - West
Palm Beach)
WPEC TV-12 (CBS - West Palm Beach)
WPTV TV-5 (NBC - West Palm Beach)